Patents by Inventor Brian Patrick Frackelton

Brian Patrick Frackelton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11662753
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a learning system and a reference system. The electronic plumbing fixture fitting includes a user input module and a processor. The user input module includes a mechanism to receive from the user numerical value(s) of parameter(s) for water to be delivered through a discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting (e.g., a temperature) and a mechanism to deliver to the user the numerical value(s) of the parameter(s) via the water delivered through the discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting. Additionally, the processor includes a mechanism to learn a range of the numerical value(s) of the parameter(s) from a minimum value of the parameter to a maximum value of the parameter (e.g., from a lowest achievable temperature to a highest achievable temperature).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Fortune Brands Water Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Jessica D. Birchfield, Brian Patrick Frackelton, George John Polly
  • Publication number: 20230019795
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sump pump system, including a sump pump monitor and application. The sump pump system includes a sump pump. Components of the sump pump system are installed in and/or near a sump. The sump collects liquid, such as water, from an inlet pipe. The sump pump is operable to remove water from the sump. The sump pump is fluidly connected to a discharge pipe. The discharge pipe is operable to carry water from the sump pump to a storm sewer or other discharge point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: George John Polly, Brian Patrick Frackelton, Gretchen Thekla Woodling
  • Publication number: 20230020473
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sump pump system, including a sump pump monitor and application. The sump pump system includes a sump pump. Components of the sump pump system are installed in and/or near a sump. The sump collects liquid, such as water, from an inlet pipe. The sump pump is operable to remove water from the sump. The sump pump is fluidly connected to a discharge pipe. The discharge pipe is operable to carry water from the sump pump to a storm sewer or other discharge point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: George John Polly, Brian Patrick Frackelton, Matthew J. Lance, Kevin A. Lumby
  • Publication number: 20220307245
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing system including gesture control. The electronic plumbing system includes a user input/output module. The user input/output module includes an activation sensor. The activation sensor is operable to be mounted on the electronic plumbing system. The activation sensor is operable to define an activation zone. The activation sensor is operable to detect a gesture of an object in the activation zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Robert J. Kinicki, George John Polly, Brian Patrick Frackelton
  • Patent number: 11299876
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a measurement system. The electronic plumbing fixture fitting includes a user input module. The user input module includes a mechanism to receive from the user numerical value(s) of parameter(s) for water to be delivered through a discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting (e.g., volume or volume and temperature) and a mechanism to deliver to the user the numerical value(s) of the parameter(s) via the water delivered through the discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: FB Global Plumbing Group LLC
    Inventors: George John Polly, Christopher R. Novick, Brian Patrick Frackelton
  • Patent number: 11136751
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a preset feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: FB Global Plumbing Group LLC
    Inventor: Brian Patrick Frackelton
  • Patent number: 11131086
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a demonstration feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: FB Global Plumbing Group LLC
    Inventor: Brian Patrick Frackelton
  • Patent number: 11047761
    Abstract: Exemplary systems comprise a leak detection module with a processor that processes signals from a plurality of low cost sensors installed multiple locations throughout a fluid system, e.g., throughout a house, to determine the presence of a leak in the fluid system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Moen Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Patrick Frackelton, Harshil R. Parikh, Daniel W. Baker
  • Publication number: 20200356124
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including an installation check system. The installation check system includes a mechanism to detect if a hot water line is connected to a hot water supply and a cold water line is connected to a cold water supply, and a mechanism to correct the connection of the hot water line to the hot water supply and the connection of the cold water line to the cold water supply if the hot water line was not properly connected to the hot water supply and the cold water line was not properly connected to the cold water supply during installation of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas R. Bresson, Brian Patrick Frackelton, George John Polly
  • Publication number: 20200340222
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a measurement system. The electronic plumbing fixture fitting includes a user input module. The user input module includes a mechanism to receive from the user numerical value(s) of parameter(s) for water to be delivered through a discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting (e.g., volume or volume and temperature) and a mechanism to deliver to the user the numerical value(s) of the parameter(s) via the water delivered through the discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: George John Polly, Christopher R. Novick, Brian Patrick Frackelton
  • Publication number: 20200341498
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a learning system and a reference system. The electronic plumbing fixture fitting includes a user input module and a processor. The user input module includes a mechanism to receive from the user numerical value(s) of parameter(s) for water to be delivered through a discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting (e.g., a temperature) and a mechanism to deliver to the user the numerical value(s) of the parameter(s) via the water delivered through the discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting. Additionally, the processor includes a mechanism to learn a range of the numerical value(s) of the parameter(s) from a minimum value of the parameter to a maximum value of the parameter (e.g., from a lowest achievable temperature to a highest achievable temperature).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Jessica D. Birchfield, Brian Patrick Frackelton, George John Polly
  • Publication number: 20200123746
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a demonstration feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventor: Brian Patrick Frackelton
  • Publication number: 20200123747
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a preset feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventor: Brian Patrick Frackelton